Double Springs, AL Homes & Land for Sale

See below for the newest Double Springs listings. Double Springs is the county seat of Winston County and the gateway to the Bankhead National Forest. ZIP 35553 covers a large geography that touches the western and northern shores of Smith Lake. The town itself is small but well-positioned for lake access — for buyers who want a more rural Smith Lake life, with access to the National Forest and the Sipsey Wilderness, 35553 is the answer.

Quick Facts about Double Springs

  • ZIP code: 35553
  • County: Winston
  • Population (city): ~1,000 · ZIP area: ~4,500
  • School district: Winston County Schools (Winston County High School and Winston County Technical Center are inside the ZIP)
  • Approximate drive from Birmingham: 90 minutes
  • Adjacent: Bankhead National Forest and the Sipsey Wilderness

Smith Lake real estate in Double Springs

Double Springs waterfront offers some of the most affordable entry points to Smith Lake. The land is more wooded, the coves are deeper-feeling, and the Sipsey Wilderness — one of the most beautiful natural areas in Alabama — is a 15-minute drive. For buyers who want a Smith Lake address at a meaningfully lower price point than the Crane Hill side, 35553 deserves a serious look.

Talk to Justin

To browse current listings in Double Springs, AL, see the property search above. For a free, no-pressure home valuation in ZIP 35553 or to discuss a Smith Lake purchase, call or text Justin Dyar at (205) 468-6375 or click here and email Justin. Justin is a full-time Associate Broker with Lake Homes Realty — the largest waterfront brokerage in the United States — and has been a Top Producer in his local Board of REALTORS every year since 2006.